MERAKI

Magical place, great people, and extraordinary food summed up in a unique simplicity. Words and images would not be enough to describe everything. Meraki is a real experience.

A beautiful taste experience in a dream location .. great respect for the raw material for an all-Salento experience! Congratulations to the cook and all the staff !!!

A truly special place, as soon as you enter the door you have the feeling of being in a special place and isolated from everyday life. A very delicate place that combines the poetic atmosphere of ancient Salento with the cuisine and flavor of today. In the dishes you can feel all the flavors of classic Salento cuisine, with some modern additions artfully made by chef Giuseppe. A unique place to savor the taste of a lost tradition and the warmth of a family-run restaurant. Giving a grade of 10 would be an understatement, SIMPLY PERFECT ?

"... travelers in the wake of good luck ..." we define ourselves as we enter this place that is not a place, much less a public establishment, but a cultural glimpse, a cross-section of experience and anything but commercial ... a "meraki" ... You already heard it from the voice of those who welcome you as soon as you enter with a cordial "welcome", distinct from the classic "good evening", pronounced according to a decidedly indigenous Italian ... you see it in the eyes of those who come to meet you to accompany you to the table or in the choice of your favorite corner, in the warmth of the owner who comes to the table not only for the service but to get to know you personally, as an expected person or an old adventure companion and give you his own culture and good advice ... An experience more than an evening from the point of view of the guests (and not just customers) ... and in any case it ends successfully ... truly living, in the colors, flavors, scents, atmosphere of a land (the Apulian one more generally) .... This timeless enchanted corner keeps itself away from commercial incursions, upright from common inflections and free from tacky and ostentatious interests…. Excellent restaurant, dishes of extreme quality (really good appetizers and an excellently prepared dinner), fantastic staff well cared for in a simple and characteristic and above all clean outfit, well cared for hygiene, followed and widespread at every corner, from the common areas, from the counter from the bar to the toilets .... Situation that, contextualized, is livened up with an influx of people eager to feel good, and in this corner of Cerfignano (which in no way envies the other similar places in the area) you feel good, thanks also to a constant but discreet presence of the service. .. Easy parking and good attention to our friends in (super) able .... Really beautiful, highly recommended, even with an eye to the price absolutely well related to quality and quantity, certainly within everyone's reach .... Carefree in the portico that really tastes of other times .... but not gone yet .... “Stories of food and love” in short…. And that's right….

You arrive and the eye is attracted by the phrase on the plaque at the entrance that speaks of "stories of food and love" then once you cross the door of this renovated old farmhouse a splendid courtyard opens up before your eyes. We were immediately greeted by Giuseppe and his warm "Welcome". I could write a lot but wanting to summarize MERAKI I think that the word and all the delicious tasting journey that Giuseppe and his family have proposed essentially speak of 3 things: - PASSION: for cooking and for local and seasonal raw materials, - TERRITORY: enhancing colors, flavors, tastes that the raw materials and local companies offer, is not a slogan for him but a reality. - SIMPLICITY: we did not eat starred dishes, but we tasted flavors of our territory, simple dishes that even our Apulian mothers prepare, however revisited and with creative ideas that allow us to remember them making them interesting. In the eyes of Giuseppe and his wife you can feel the desire to do their utmost to bring this spirit to their guests, this love for their work and for this courageous project in a small town in Salento ... my wish is that you will always remain authentic. and with that light in your eyes, thank you for the beautiful experience you shared with us.

Superb location marked by the ancient typical houses of Salento with a beautiful garden. All dishes from appetizers to fruit simply exceptional in refinement, attention to detail, in the pairing of flavors, exquisite in quality but also in more than enough quantity. Only fresh products and foods are used only according to what is available in the period and according to the seasons in which you are, from fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables but also in the preparation of homemade desserts following old recipes , but also created by the inspiration and wise knowledge of the Chef, a true artist of good taste. The cellar is relevant as far as wines are concerned. Kind and friendly the owner as well as the staff, high professionalism and preparation. Magnificent, sincere Congratulations

A restaurant that leaves its mark. A mix of colors, lights, flavors and friendliness that made a warm August evening in Salenro special. Intimate, well-kept place, where nothing is left to chance. Giuseppe pampered us for the entire dinner, giving everyone a nice experience. I would recommend the whole menu to everyone, but if I had to choose a dish, I would not miss the octopus and potatoes.

Local Characteristic typical Salento very delicate and well presented dishes. Family-run but very professional home cooking. Very kind and very friendly owner. Outstanding quality! Great price! I recommend it to everyone to enjoy lunch or dinner in good company in a very pleasant and distinguished environment. It stands out for the details that make the difference !!!!!